Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Sep. 1

Published Sep 1, 2025 #Atwater bl / maple st fire

First discovered: 12:25 a.m. Sep. 1

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Atwater Bl / Maple St

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:25 a.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center